Antique-Gown

Fabulous Reception Gown, ca. 1904

This is an excellent example of Edwardian elegance that a mid to upper class woman would wear. A striking 1904 afternoon or reception suit with puffed sleeves. Beautifully embellished thru out with green velvet striped appliques and white machine embroidered lace applique embellishment. The bodice is slim fitting and has a high net lace neckline. The bodice's collar and front panel is constructed with many hook and eyes closure. Also has a inner bodice with hook and eye closures. The fabric is a fine printed silk satin embellished with green velvet stripes sewn on netting that pick up the light and gives the garment a rich glow and texture. The bodice has 9 stays and it is tight fitted with a cotton lining. The bodice extends to the skirt and fastens at the back of the waist by two buttons. A matching satin sash then covers the waist. The bodice closes in front with many small hook and eyes. The high (unboned) collar and sleeves are trimmed with intricate ecru lace. There are gathering ruched on the sleeves.
The skirt is completely composed of many yards of the lovely fabric and also embellished with green stripes on netting, and with lace appliques. There are vertical pintucks pleats cascading down the front of the skirt to hemline. It has pleats at the bustle leading to a moderate train. There is an underskirt, which is in bad shattered condition, which could be replaced. The skirt closes by hooks and eyes at the back and gathers with pleats in the back for a nice fall.T he matching skirt falls straight in the front. The skirt has a center back hook/eye closure. Very good condition. Minor imperfection, small rip on front of bodice that is hide from view with the folds. Inner sheer lining of skirt and of lace yoke of bodice has shattered. Very light underarm discoloration stains. One very small stain on skirt. The decoration is not included.

Bust: ~ 35"
Waist: ~ 27"
Front Length: ~ 58"
Back Length: ~ 64"